Rusty Hartse

Funeral Services for Rusty Hartse, 27, of Wibaux, will be 11:00 a. m. Friday, May 13, 2016 at Wibaux Bible Church with Pastor Rick Varnum officiating. Burial will take place at Carlyle Cemetery. Visitation will take place from 9:30 a. m. to 11:00 a. m. , Friday, May 13, 2016 at Wibaux Bible Church, Wibaux, MT. Rusty passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2016 in Big Fork, Montana. Rusty Daniel Hartse was born November 9, 1988, in Baker, MT, the son of Gary and Karen (Skillman) Hartse. He grew up and attended school in Wibaux, later receiving his GED. Rusty began working in the Oilfields in Western ND and moved to Dickinson where he made his home. Shortly after working on the Oilfield he worked construction and roofing jobs around the area. Rusty then moved to Wibaux where he began working on the Hartse farm. It was during this time that Rusty met Danielle Grisby and together they had a son, Dexter Van Hartse. He later moved to Western Montana optimistically pursuing a new career. Rusty loved taking Dexter camping, fishing, and being outdoors. He enjoyed spending his time motorcycling and 4 wheeling as well as fixing and repairing different things. Rusty is survived by his father, Gary Hartse; son, Dexter Van Hartse; brothers, Dustin (Ashley) Hartse of Laurel, MT, Derrick (Kylie) of Billings, MT; grandparents, Ken (Shelly) Skillman of Spokane, WA; nephews, Harley, Cooper, and Lincoln; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his mother, Karen.


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Burial Date: May 13, 2016

Funeral Service: Friday: Wibaux Bible Church, Wibaux, MT